Manga Starting Points

If you’re curious about where to start reading manga, here are links to some recommendations:

Pluto: Urasawa x Tezuka (Viz) | An eight-book revamping of an Astro Boy storyline in which someone targets the world’s seven greatest robots for murder. The best translated manga available in the U.S. and a story with someone for everyone: excellent art, cinematic storytelling, deep themes, and affecting plot twists.

Nana (Viz) | An incredibly involving tale of two young women named Nana, one a naive girl looking for love in the big city, the other a singer working for her dream of musical success.

Yotsuba&! (Yen Press) | A charming series of encounters by a young girl who enjoys everything. Heartwarming and funny.